4 Issues Far Worse Than the IRS, Benghazi, and AP Scandals

While the latest scandals are undoubtedly examples of corruption and the dangers of political power, there are institutionalized and systemic threats to liberty that are far more important.

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America Tortures People Every Day, Right Here in Our Own Prisons

Robert Taylor in Politics 3 weeks ago

The torture, mistreatment, and abuse inside America's prisons reveals a systemic problem with our judicial system both at home and abroad.

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5 Loners Who Changed the Course Of History

Robert Taylor in Politics 3 weeks ago

Here is a list of my favorite introverts and loners that have revolutionized the same societies they are slightly unable to cope with.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Lockdown Sets Dangerous Precedent For Civil Liberties

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 month ago

Terrorists will never dismantle our society. Only our acceptance of gross violations of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights will.

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Boston Marathon Bomb Coverage Reveals Media Hypocrisy and Double Standards

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 month ago

The differences in coverage between the Boston bombings and government bombings are a failure and sad reality of American media.

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Partnership For Civil Justice Fund: Report Shows That Normal Protesters Are Considered Government "Threats"

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 month ago

Intense surveillance of 'anti-government' groups and war protesters reveal that the DHS views dissent and protest as the biggest threats to the warfare state.

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U.S. Commandos in 75 Countries Are Teaching Militaries to Torture, Kill, and Abuse Civilians

Robert Taylor in World 2 months ago

Thought drone strikes and aggressive war were bad enough? U.S. Special Forces now operate in 75 countries, and are teaching many of them how to crack down on and abuse their civilian populations.

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Bradley Manning Deserves a Nobel Peace Prize

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

Though Manning should receive the Nobel Peace Prize, this award doesn't even begin to honor the magnitude of humanitarianism of this true American hero.

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War With North Korea: Kim Jong-Un is Not a Threat, Despite Hawkish U.S. Rhetoric

Robert Taylor in World 2 months ago

The only practical way to avoid a disastrous war and increase the chances of peace is the U.S. to the stop the saber-rattling.

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TSA Screening Lawsuit Helps Expose Government Abuse

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

A new lawsuit filed by two Harvard students should help give Americans fewer and fewer excuses to remain silent in the face of government abuse.

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Monsanto Protection Act Highlights Special Interests Behind Legislative Process

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

Freeing up markets and limiting government power would be perhaps the biggest deathknell to corporatist legislation and the influence of special interests.

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3D Printing Guns, Bitcoin Show Power Of Technology to Create Change

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

Thanks to the information age, the technology is finally catching up the libertarian ideas that have existed for centuries.

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DOMA and Prop 8: The Government Should Get Out Of the Marriage Business

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

The solution to same-sex marriage, like nearly all problems that plague society, is to get the state out of the marriage business.

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A Libertarian Take On Voter ID Laws That Will Probably Surprise You

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

The issue is much more complex than whether voters should show identification. When we cast a vote, we are essentially urging the state to restrict others' behavior that we don't like.

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War With North Korea: U.S. and South Korea Are Preparing For the Worst

Robert Taylor in World 2 months ago

A new military agreement that is "South Korean-led, U.S.-supported" and would allow both governments to "immediately and decisively" strike North Korea sets an ominous tone on the global stage.

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Iraq War Will End Up Costing At Least $6 Trillion

Robert Taylor in World 2 months ago

The costs of war can be seen not only in the trillions spent and wasted but on the wealth, innovation, and economic progress that could have been created on the free market instead.

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10th Anniversary Of Iraq War: U.S. Still Hasn't Learned Its Lessons

Robert Taylor in World 2 months ago

The Iraq War is perhaps the single biggest foreign policy disaster in American history. Here's hoping it doesn't take another decade for our country's leaders to figure that out.

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Rand Paul's Filibuster is the Answer to the GOP's Millennials Problem

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 months ago

Republicans can get much more support from millennials if they follow Rand Paul's example and defend civil liberties.

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Drones Are Becoming a Major U.S. Export, and They Kill Democracy in Every Nation They're Shipped To

Robert Taylor in Politics 3 months ago

A proposed sale of drones to the U.A.E. is the latest example of the influence of the military-industrial-complex and how it threatens democratic process, constitutional liberties, and peace.

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2013 Marks the 100th Anniversary Of the Most Damaging Piece Of Legislation in U.S. History

Robert Taylor in Politics 3 months ago

The Federal Reserve, the income tax, and the Seventeenth Amendment lie at the heart of the federal government's power. All three should be abolished.

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Obama's $9 Minimum Wage Increase Would Seriously Harm Poor People's Chances Of Getting a Job

Robert Taylor in Business 3 months ago

Despite the emotional rhetoric used to support it, the minimum wage increases unemployment and drastically harms those who it is intended to help.

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Find Out What the Constitution Really Says About Obama's Drone Strikes

Robert Taylor in Politics 3 months ago

Every claim made by the Obama administration defending its program of targeted assassinations fails even the most broad interpretations of constitutional power.

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Obama Drone Memo Sets Dangerous Precedent For Domestic Drone Use

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

A Justice Department memo detailing the Obama administration's legal justification for assassinating American citizens is another dangerous legacy of the "war on terror."

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4 Critical Foreign Policy Debates Sparked By Hagel's Confirmation Hearing

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

Although Hagel promises a commitment to Obama's dangerous foreign policy, his nomination is stirring up badly needed public debate over many key issues.

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Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories Harm Libertarian Movement

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

Libertarians' eagerness to embrace conspiracy theories of the Sandy Hook shooting is another example of misguided rush to judgments and distractions from more important issues.

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Chuck Hagel: The Libertarian Case For Obama's Pentagon Pick

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

While Chuck Hagel offers an alternative to the foreign policy status quo, libertarians and non-interventionists should temper their enthusiasm if he is confirmed.

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Marijuana Legalization: Ending Drug War Will Save America $40 Billion Annually

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

The $1 trillion spent on the war on drugs in the last few decades is just the tip of the iceberg of the societal costs imposed by drug prohibition.

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Predator Drone Strikes Kill Up to 50 Civilians For Every 1 Terrorist Assassinated: Study

Robert Taylor in Politics 4 months ago

A study from Columbia Law School finds that the number of Pakistani civilians killed in drone strikes “significantly and consistently underestimated" as many as 98% of those killed are civilians.

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13 Libertarian New Year's Resolutions for 2013

Robert Taylor in Politics 5 months ago

In order to make sure that 2013 continues to see a spread of libertarianism throughout the U.S. and the world, here are 13 resolutions that I plan to keep throughout the year and beyond as well.

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3 Ways Conservatives and Liberals Made Americans Less Safe in 2012

Robert Taylor in Politics 5 months ago

Bipartisan support for a militaristic foreign policy, the war on drugs, and gun control make Americans both less free and less safe.

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Predator Drone 'Double-Taps' Highlight Possible War Crimes By Obama

Robert Taylor in Politics 5 months ago

'Double-taps' and the official targeting of children are simply the logical next step for an administration that already justifies unaccountable drone warfare.

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War on Drugs: How Private Prisons are Using the Drug War to Generate More Inmates

Robert Taylor in Politics 6 months ago

Private prison corporations are merging with states to grow prison populations and sentencing in order to increase profits.

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Ron Paul Retiring is the Beginning, Not the End, of Libertarianism

Robert Taylor in Politics 6 months ago

The most famous public libertarian may be retiring from Congress, but the future of the movement Ron Paul did so much to spread should be optimistic.

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Ron Paul is Right: Blind Support of Israel Is Hurting America, and Democracy

Robert Taylor in World 6 months ago

Ron Paul's criticism of Congress' blind support for Israel could not come at a better time.

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Ron Paul Could Teach the GOP a Thing or Two About Immigration Reform

Robert Taylor in Politics 6 months ago

In the midst of internal strife and soul-searching within the Republican Party, rather than offer moderate immigration bills, the GOP should learn from Ron Paul's grassroots message and support.

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Ron Paul Has the Answer to Solving the Fiscal Cliff 2013 Crisis

Robert Taylor in Politics 6 months ago

The "fiscal cliff" is a much deeper and more dangerous problem than what is being portrayed. It is the result of unsustainable debt and a highly flawed monetary system.

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Who Should I Vote For: Ron Paul Supporters Should Protect Liberty By Not Voting for Obama or Romney

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

A vote for either presidential candidate is fundamentally a vote for kill lists, NDAA, caging medical marijuana sellers, corporatism, lawless drone strikes, and higher debt and spending.

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Ron Paul Warned Us: United States, Not China, Is Biggest Currency Manipulator

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

Romney's harsh criticisms of China during the debates and on the campaign trail ignore the real currency manipulators in Washington.

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Presidential Debate Winner and Results: Obama Wins Final Debate as Romney Fails to Set Himself Apart

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

While Obama defended his aggressive and hawkish foreign policy, all Romney could do is nod, agree, and offer little difference from the president.

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Who is Winning the Debate: Romney, Obama Try Outhawking Each Other

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

Preview and live coverage of the third and final debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

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Predator Drone Strikes: 50 Civilians Are Killed For Every 1 Terrorist, and the CIA Only Wants to Up Drone Warfare

Robert Taylor in World 7 months ago

Predator drones have become a staple of the president's power but have incredibly dangerous implications.

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Ron Paul Presidential Debate Analysis: Why the American People Lost This Debate

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

The ultimate winner is the status quo of the welfare-warfare state and the perpetuation of the One Party System, and the loser was the American people, liberty, peace, and sound economics.

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Who Won the Presidential Debate: Obama Comes Out Swinging, But Romney Unphased

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

Obama vs Romney, round 2: Follow along live for the latest updates at all of the 2012 presidential debates.

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Who Won the Debate Tonight: Biden Looks Like the Adult in the Room Against Paul Ryan

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

Thanks to Paul Ryan's foreign policy belligerence and lies, Biden appeared calm, cool, and collected and easily smacked Ryan around.

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Ron Paul Supporter Says Biden Won the Vice Presidential Debate Last Night

Robert Taylor in Politics 7 months ago

Follow along live for the latest updates at the only 2012 vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

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Ron Paul Would Have Crushed Obama in the Presidential Debate

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

A debate between Ron Paul and President Obama would have actually given the American people a real choice.

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Immigration Reform: California Immigration Law is Step In Right Direction, But Ultimately Fails

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

Drivers licenses for illegal immigrants who will receive work visas is solid reform, but a much more radical approach is needed to address concerns over illegal immigration.

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Gary Johnson and Ron Paul Shut Out: Obama vs Romney Debate Fails Libertarians

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

Follow along live for the latest updates at all of the 2012 presidential debates.

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Ron Paul End the Fed: Fed Chairman Bernanke Thanks House Democrats for Opposing Audit Bill

Robert Taylor in Business 8 months ago

Bernanke sent thank you notes to several House Democrats for their speeches on the floor urging Congress not to support transparency of the Federal Reserve.

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Ron Paul QE3 Predictions Are Already Proving to be Correct

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

The long-term effects of QE3 and the Federal Reserve's money printing will be disastrous, but even the short-term "boom" is proving to be false.

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Ron Paul End the Fed Goes Viral: Thousands Will Protest At Every Federal Reserve This Weekend

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

Thousands will be protesting outside of Federal Reserve banks all across the country this weekend, and it couldn't come at a better time.

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If Ron Paul is Corrupt, Then the Rest of Congress Must Be a Complete Disaster

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

A watchdog group calls Paul "corrupt" for discrepancies in travel expenses. But if the principled and consistent Paul is truly corrupt, what does that say about the rest of Congress?

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A Ron Paul Supporter and An Ex Marine Get Questioned By the FBI: Here Are 4 Reasons That America is Turning Into a Police State

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

Here are four examples and dangerous trends that should alarm all Americans who value the Constitution, the restraints it places on the state, and the protection of civil liberties.

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Ron Paul End the Fed: 4 Reasons Why QE3 From Bernanke Would Wreck the Economy

Robert Taylor in Politics 8 months ago

Ben Bernanke and the Fed are the ones shrinking the middle class, and helping the big banks, by printing money like there's no tomorrow.

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The Ron Paul Moment at DNC 2012: This Disgusting Incident Shows Democrats Are Not Being Democratic

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

The treatment of Democratic delegates by the party elite at the DNC is just the latest example of the Democrats selling out their base

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Labor Day 2012: Time to Honor the Free Market, Not Public Unions

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

While labor unions generally receive the credit, increased pay and benefits for workers are the result of an interconnected web of capital, labor, production, and sound money in a free economy.

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Ron Paul Supporters Extremely Disappointed and Angry After RNC Snubs Libertarians

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

What's a libertarian to do but feel exasperated and neglected after the GOP Convention which seemed eager to silence all Ron Paul supporters.

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Ron Paul at the RNC: Forget Hurricane Isaac, Hurricane Paul is the Real Storm That is Brewing

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

The P.A.U.L Festival and the presence of Paul's delegates at the Republican National Convention next week will be interesting to watch.

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Ron Paul Supporters at Paul Fest Will Prove the Liberty Movement is Here to Stay

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

While the RNC meets in Tampa to rubber-stamp Mitt Romney, here are some songs that should remind the GOP that the Paulians are here to stay.

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Paul Ryan Record Shows He Could Be Running Mate of Obama

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

Paul Ryan's record suggests that he is nowhere near the fiscal conservative he claims to be.

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5 Issues That Prove Ron Paul is Ahead of His Time

Robert Taylor in Politics 9 months ago

Just as Ron Paul's prophetic warnings in 2002 proved to be true, he will once again be proved right in another 10 years.

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Get Ready: Your TSA Pat Down Is Only Going to Get Worse

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

Despite a year-old federal appeals court order, the TSA is refusing to hold a public hearing over its unpopular "naked body scanners."

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Ron Paul Supporters Would Agree: Gary Johnson Support for Medical Marijuana Legalization Will Help, Not Hurt

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

And with more support and coverage, Johnson could get the 15% needed to participate in the national presidential debates -- potentially becoming a game changer.

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What Ron Paul Should Do Until the Election

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

Paul supporters have multiple options that can help advance their cause, spread their message, and create lasting political change.

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Crony Capitalism, Big Government, and TSA Security Ruin the Olympic Games

Robert Taylor in Culture 10 months ago

Government subsidies and security help distract attention away from a global competition of the best amateur athletes and into nationalism and politics.

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Ron Paul Will Have 500 Delegates at the RNC: 10 Reasons He Should Speak at the GOP Convention

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

The GOP would be making a huge mistake if they decide not to let Ron Paul speak at the RNC this August.

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Batman TSA Fears: James Eagan Holmes May Turn Movie Theaters Into Police Checkpoints

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

Different security measures and addressing the root causes of public shootings might have prevented the Aurora massacre.

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Ron Paul Rips Romney and Obama For Debating Petty Issues

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

Ron Paul is urging GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney to release more of his tax returns ... but he also says this isn't the most important issue that should be debated right now.

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Obamacare Will Be Overturned By Free Market Health Care Plans

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

The free market is circumventing government medicine and providing examples of what the future of health care will look like.

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Ron Paul Has Built the Foundation Libertarianism For Generations to Come

Robert Taylor in Politics 10 months ago

Paul's public status as the figurehead of libertarianism will soon be gone, but thanks to tthe foundations he laid down the liberty movement will thrive.

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Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal 2012: Government is Just on a Witch Hunt

Robert Taylor in Culture 10 months ago

Lance Armstrong's most recent attempt to push back against federal prosecutors was dismissed, but it helps prove the hypocrisy of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

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Ron Paul Liberty Movement Will Outlast the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street

Robert Taylor in Politics 11 months ago

While shining light on key issues, the Tea Party and Occupy movements have many flaws. The liberty movement, on the other hand, will live on into the future.

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July 4 2012: TSA Restrictions for Traveling Americans are a Reminder of Independence Day Contradictions

Robert Taylor in Politics 11 months ago

While millions of Americans will travel to celebrate the 4th of July, the TSA remains one of the most visible signs of eroding liberties and privacy.

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Ron Paul Opposition to Obamacare Highlights Libertarian Alternatives in Medicine

Robert Taylor in Politics 11 months ago

100 years of federal intervention into the health care market have culminated in Obamacare, and Paul's libertarian alternatives are the right medicine.

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Muslim Brotherhood Victory in Egypt Presidential Election Reveals Flaws of US Foreign Policy

Robert Taylor in World 11 months ago

The history of American intervention in Egypt for the last few decades show why foreign intervention builds an unstable peace and harms U.S. interests.

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If Ron Paul Were President...

Robert Taylor in Millennials 11 months ago

Four years of peace, the Bill of Rights, and a libertarian bully pulpit would have been bliss.

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Austerity is the Answer for U.S. and Euro Economic Woes

Robert Taylor in Business 11 months ago

Reforms in Sweden and Estonia have led to economic growth and help prove the case for austerity and economic liberalization.

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Ron Paul Reading List: The Secret Behind Libertarian Success is Hidden in These Books

Robert Taylor in Politics 11 months ago

A "reading list" that summarizes the ethics, economics, and insights of libertarianism.

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Ron Paul Legacy is Trashed by Rand Paul Endorsement of Mitt Romney

Robert Taylor in Politics 11 months ago

Rand Paul's endorsement of Mitt Romney reveals a starkly different, and most likely unsuccessful, strategy than Ron Paul's grassroots influence.

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Paycheck Fairness Act: Senate is Right to Stop Misguided 'Gender Pay Gap' Legislation

Robert Taylor in Politics 12 months ago

It's often claimed that women earn less than men, but a closer look at the statistics reveals that this has little to do with "discrimination" and more to do with our individual economic choices.

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Ron Paul to Retire From Congress, Leaving Behind a Unique Legacy and Philosophy

Robert Taylor in Politics 12 months ago

Only time will tell how Paul's legacy will shape Texas and national politics, but his contribution to the battle of ideas is indisputable.

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Sick of War: Europe Feels 'War Fatigue' While America Extends Afghanistan Commitments

Robert Taylor in World 12 months ago

While Europe is responding to "war fatigue" with withdrawal from Afghanistan and proposing defense cuts, the U.S. goes in the opposite direction against the will of Americans.

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Ron Paul Forming His Own Party as Obama and Romney Join Forces

Robert Taylor in Millennials 1 year ago

In a bipartisan move, Obama and Romney join forces to defend the status quo while Ron Paul forms his own coalition in defense of peace and the Bill of Rights.

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Should I Vote For Ron Paul 2012? Complete Guide to Ron Paul's Stance on Every Issue

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul might be the least understood presidential candidate in recent history, so here is a summary of his political positions and the philosophy that shapes them.

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Double Agent Plot Shows Everything That is Wrong with the CIA

Robert Taylor in World 1 year ago

The latest "terror plot" is really just a microcosm of all that is wrong with American anti-terrorism efforts of the last decade.

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Austrian Economics Expert Jeffrey Herbener Calls for Elimination of Fed, Shows Why Ron Paul is Winning

Robert Taylor in Business 1 year ago

Anti-Fed testimony before the House is just one more example of the spread of Paul's libertarian economics.

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Kent State Shooting Proves Ron Paul is Right About the Danger of Government Force

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

The shootings at Kent State 42 years ago should be a reminder of the dangers of government power and the uncertain future of the right to protest in America.

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Top 10 Most Amazing Ron Paul Campus Stump Speeches

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul has been drawing thousands of people at his campaign stump speeches across the country. Here are his top ten.

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Marijuana Legalization Being Crushed By Special Interest Groups

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Like so many aspects of the economy and society, marijuana prohibition is an example of state power colluding with special interests to prevent the the demands of the many from gaining traction.

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Ron Paul: the Most Conservative Congressman, According to New Study

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul's rank as the "most conservative congressman" since 1937 says a lot about the changing face of conservatism as well as public debate.

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Reaper Drone Upgrade Shows Obama Culture of Secrecy

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

General Atomics is working on building longer-lasting Reaper Drones, further increasing the odds that Obama's drone program will become even more secretive and unaccountable.

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420 'Smokeouts' Draw Thousands of Weed Smokers in Boulder, Colorado

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

The annual celebration is an example of civil disobedience against federal drug laws.

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'War Porn' of U.S. Soldiers Posing With Afghan Bodies Must Be Shown to the Public

Robert Taylor in World 1 year ago

As the war continues, it will only be when, not if, another “war porn” report comes out. These images must be shown to educate the public.

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Jackie Robinson Legacy Reveals Free Market Nature of Integration

Robert Taylor in Culture 1 year ago

Major League Baseball was integrated because of market competition and the merit of black players, not from government intervention.

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President Obama is Wrong to Use George W. Bush as Evidence That Free Market Economics Fail

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Eight years of Republican rule did incalculable damage to the economy and the country, but it had nothing to do with limited government, spending cuts, or free markets as Obama claims.

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Obama Won't Legalize Drugs or Stop the Drug War at Colombia Summit

Robert Taylor in World 1 year ago

Latin and South American leaders are trying to find alternatives to fighting the drug war, and want Obama to join their efforts.

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Wisconsin Recall Results: Scott Walker Protests Foreshadow the Future of America

Robert Taylor in Business 1 year ago

A year after Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's controversial anti-union bill, a troubling trend is emerging.

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Ron Paul Leads Obama, Romney, And Santorum With Transparent Campaign Finance Reporting

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

A recent ProPublica analysis of 2012 campaigns shows the Ron Paul campaign leading in transparency and efficiency. Like his fiscal plan, Paul draws a sharp contrast to his opponents.

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Ron Paul campaign still strong as he seeks to change politics despite GOP opposition and media silence

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Although the GOP elite would like him to go away, Ron Paul's campaign - and his message - will not be going anywhere soon.

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Medical Marijuana Company Dubbed 'Walmart of Weed' Opens In Washington, DC

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

WeGrow, a company that provides information and products for medical marijuana use and is dubbed “the Walmart of weed,” will soon be opening a store in Washington, D.C.

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Ron Paul Considers Running As Independent

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul should quit the GOP race by May 1 and announce an independent run in order to keep his campaign alive and put pressure on both parties.

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Calls for War With Iran Driven By Mainstream Media

Robert Taylor in World 1 year ago

The U.S. media's reporting on Iran is parroting a narrative that is increasing the likelihood of war with Iran.

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Ron Paul Is Only Presidential Candidate Who Would Reduce the National Debt

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Despite populist rhetoric from the GOP presidential field, Congressman Ron Paul is the only one who would reduce the national debt according to a nonpartisan study.

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MITx and Khan Academy: How the Digital Age Will Improve and Revolutionize Education

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

A new market centered around the open-source, low cost, individual-orientated, and decentralized speed of the digital age has the chance to fundamentally transform education.

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Supreme Court's U.S. v. Jones Ruling is a Victory for Civil Liberties and Privacy, But Questions Remain

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Even though the Court unanimously ruled that police violated the Constitution when they attached a GPS tracker to suspect Antoine Jones’ vehicle without a warrant, they left a lot of ambiguity.

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How the Government Has Caused Poverty, and How Libertarians Can Fix It

Robert Taylor in Business 1 year ago

The government often breaks the legs of those with the least amount of power and control over policy, and then hands them the crutches to convince them of its necessity.

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Grassroots Fundraising is Key to Ron Paul's Long-Term Success in 2012

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

With grassroots support, Paul is able to raise enough money to contend with his GOP rivals.

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The Federal Reserve Should Be Abolished

Robert Taylor in Business 1 year ago

The Fed should be abolished because it inflates the money supply, destroys the purchasing power of our economy, and allows the government to expand without taxing the American people.

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Ron Paul is the Real Threat to Obama in 2012

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Unlike other GOP candidates, Paul's economic and foreign policy ideas make him a unique candidate and a foil to President Obama.

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If Ron Paul Were Debating, He Would Highlight Obama's Awful Civil Liberties Record

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Although Obama has often offered lip service in reversing the Bush administration’s policies, his actions and policies haven't been on target. Will that come up at the foreign policy debate?

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New Ron Paul "Big Dog" Ad Will Fire Up Supporters Ahead of Primaries

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

Paul's new campaign ad is a welcome change from his previous dull commercials, painting the candidate as more trendy.

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Sharia Can Provide Social Benefits

Robert Taylor in Politics 1 year ago

The supposed threat of Sharia law in the U.S. tends to be used as a bogeyman, but can, in fact, lead to strong arbitration.

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Ron Paul Gets It Right With Sensible Libertarian Foreign Policy

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Most GOP candidates have shown enthusiasm for the use of torture, which is a symptom of a counterproductive and costly interventionist foreign policy.

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The Growth and Benefits of Libertarian Youth Activism

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Students for Liberty and other student organizations around the country are helping to change public debate on libertarian issues.

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Ron Paul Must Be The GOP Candidate

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Given his economic and foreign policy, Texas Representative Ron Paul is the GOP's best candidate for the 2012 presidential race.

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How Whisteblowers Can Revolutionize the Role of Government

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Wikileaks, Bradley Manning, and Daniel Ellsberg are bringing transparency to government and also changing the way we think about the role and rights of government.

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End Student Loans: A Case For Free Market Education

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Government should end its college loans and subsidies programs, which encourage debt. Instead, a free market system where people attended more trade schools would fix education debt problems.

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The Paradox of Debt: Why Americans Should Save More and Borrow Less

Robert Taylor in Business 2 years ago

Saving — not building debt — is the true method for economic development. Saving money should not be demonized as "hoarding."

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Foreign Policy is the Key to Republican Success in 2012

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

During the GOP primaries, candidates should hone their foreign policy platforms and differentiate themselves from President Obama.

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Occupy Wall Street Movement Lacks Solutions

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Occupy Wall Street protests identify America's problems correctly, but propose equally disastrous solutions.

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Corporate Subsidies Are Killing the Economy

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Large corporations have used their power to lobby legislators to their advantage, as corporate welfare has given them an unfair advantage in the market place which hinders economic growth.

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What a Ron Paul Presidency Might Look Like

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Emphasizing a more open economy and a smaller military, Paul's policies would help push the country in the right direction.

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Building the Case Against U.S. Foreign Policy

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Classified documents presented to the public via outlets like Wikileaks help show that U.S. foreign policy can do more harm than good.

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No Liberty Or Security 10 Years After 9/11

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

The consequences of post-9/11 policy have been a disregard for American civil liberties.

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Foreign Policy Is Ron Paul's Strength, Not Weakness

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

The presidential candidate's foreign policy of peace and non-intervention, especially in Iran, is rational.

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Blame Government, Not Technology, For Lack of Privacy

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

With the growth of technology, government has grown increasingly irresponsible in violating citizens' privacy.

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The Broken Legacy of Keynesian Economics

Robert Taylor in Business 2 years ago

Government's hand in economic policy has gotten us into our financial woes, and we shouldn't look to government to help stabilize us.

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Enough is Enough: It's Time to End the War in Afghanistan

Robert Taylor in World 2 years ago

The Afghan War is only a drain on American resources, which can better serve our own country.

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Why We Should Have Defaulted

Robert Taylor in Business 2 years ago

A default would have helped the U.S. get its fiscal affairs in order and headed off a possibly bigger default later down the line.

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What the U.S. Can Learn From the EU, Greece

Robert Taylor in World 2 years ago

The U.S. should take heed of Greece's bailout and end the irresponsible funding of large-scale programs for short-term political gain.

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Bring the Gold Standard Back to Save the Economy

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

We need gold now more than ever as our economic anchor to tether currencies.

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Libertarianism at Core of Drug Legalization

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

America's war on drugs is fruitless and, worse, violates liberty. Portugal shows drug decriminalization can be successful.

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California Governor Imposes Controversial Internet Tax

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Jerry Brown wants to tax internet retailers to get California out of debt, but this will only force businesses to leave the state.

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Libertarians Led Charge for NY Gay Marriage

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

When we stop framing issues in terms of Left vs. Right and instead use liberty over government control, more people come on board to build honest coalitions.

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McCain: GOP "Isolation Strain" Has Moved Center Stage

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

The GOP presidential candidates share an isolationism streak that concerns Sen. McCain. This anti-war trend will both help the American people and GOP prospects.

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Remember the Fourth Amendment?

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

The U.S. government keeps infringing on and restricting citizens' rights for the sake of "protection." It's time to step back and let the free market protect Americans' security.

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America Needs a Laissez Faire Education System

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

New regulations on for-profit universities reveals a deep issue: Federal intervention is ruining the U.S. education system. Let the market find Americans high-quality, but low-cost education.

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Will Congress Give the President the Authority to Wage Permanent War?

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

New legislation giving the president the ability to wage war at any time without the consent of Congress would turn the office into a near dictatorship.

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Why Ron Paul Will Win The GOP Nomination

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

A viable candidate, Paul's fiscal ideas would resonate with strongly with America's economic turmoil. Even without the GOP nomination, Paul has helped expose many Americans to libertarianism.

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The Federal Reserve Is To Blame For U.S. Budget Woes

Robert Taylor in Business 2 years ago

The Fed is the problem behind America's faltering economy. The government's ability to create money devalues the dollar, causes prices and interest to rise, and weakens our fiscal situation.

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The Case For Defunding NASA

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

As the space shuttle Endeavour takes off on its final mission, we should wonder if American taxes are being put to good use. Would a privately-funded space program be more economically efficient?

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Laws That Waste Time And Money Prosecuting Victimless Crimes

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

The role of law in society shouldn't be to prosecute for crimes which don't hurt a third party. Spending tax payer's money to prosecute against drugs and online gambling violates our freedoms.

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Why There's No Reason To Fear 'Sharia Law'

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

A Florida judge's decision to allow Islamic law into a private case should be an example of how to peacefully and cheaply resolve disputes, without the constraints of national law.

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Anti-Discrimination Laws Are Not The Answer to School Bullying

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

New legislation protecting LGBT students from bullying in federally-funded public schools is a positive step, but all students face institutionalized bullying that also must be addressed.

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Congress: Cut the FCC, Not PBS and NPR

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Rather than cutting funding government spending on NPR and the PBS, Congress would do better to get the government out of the radio business altogether by eliminating the FCC.

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Why Young Conservatives Are Drawn To Libertarian Politics

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Young conservatives came out in droves to this year's CPAC conference in support of classical conservatism and libertarianism, not the brand of politics represented by the neocons and realists.

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America's Broken Infrastructure, and Obama's Broken Windows

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

While President Obama is right to point out that America's bridges, roads, and infrastructure are crumbling, his solution - government spending on public works projects - is terribly misguided.

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The Case For Relegalizing Drugs

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

Not only is the decades-long "War on Drugs" not working, but drug prohibition also violates individual freedom. Relegalization would breed responsibility and be a more effective approach.

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The Silver Lining of the Obama Presidency: A Left/Right Coalition?

Robert Taylor in Politics 2 years ago

President Obama has continued the Bush administration policies that are dragging our country down. This stasis is giving birth to a new Left-Right coalition that could shake up politics.

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A Real Budget Cut: Ending The Afghan War

Robert Taylor in World 2 years ago

Congress is debating how to reduce the national deficit. One way to trim America's bloated budget? End the war in Afghanistan.

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